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	Do We Need a New Internet

spirithiker

2-16-2009 9:22 AM

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spirithiker says:

Right now, I can't see how creating a new internet would provide any more security.

Creating a new internet will open the door for charging to gain access to it and even then hackers will find ways to get to our information. So, why bother?

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2-16-2009 3:22 PM

darkduskx

Just another excuse control-freaks are making to be able to charge for and rule over the internet.

2-16-2009 5:01 PM

spirithiker

Exactly.

2-27-2009 6:39 PM

websiteverification

Interesting.

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